Master of Health Promotion

Program Overview

Deakin University's Master of Health Promotion empowers individuals to lead health promotion initiatives, prevent health issues, and address their underlying causes. The program equips graduates with knowledge and skills in evidence-based strategies, empowerment, community action, environmental practices, and health research methods. Students can customize their degree with elective units and apply their learning through projects, preparing them for careers in health promotion, public health, and related fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Health Promotion program at Deakin University empowers individuals to contribute to positive social change for improved health outcomes. The program equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to lead in health promotion initiatives, prevent and minimize health issues, and address their underlying causes. By fostering a deep understanding of social and ecological environments that influence health, the program prepares students to create sustainable and equitable communities that prioritize health and well-being.

Outline:

Program Content:

• Evidence-based health promotion strategies to enhance the health of individuals, families, communities, and countries
• Empowerment strategies for individuals to take control of their health and advocate for just policies
• Community action initiatives to strengthen collective efforts
• Environmentally friendly practices to support good health
• Contemporary health issues and policies that shape health promotion practices
• Health research methods to evaluate health programs and inform decision-making

Program Structure:

• Total credit points: 16
• Core units (8 credit points):
• Health Promotion
• Health Communication
• Needs Assessment and Health Program Planning
• Research Literacy
• Health Program Evaluation
• Contemporary Health Issues and Policies
• Qualitative Health Research
• Health Equity and Human Rights
• Elective units (8 credit points):
• Students choose from a wide range of elective units to customize their degree and align with their interests.
• Sample electives include: Nutrition, Global Health Policy, Environmental Protection, Obesity Prevention, and many more.
• Projects (0-4 credit points):
• Minor Project: 1 credit point
• Major Project: 2 credit points

Teaching:

Teaching Methods:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Practical activities
• Online interaction
• Work-integrated assessments (e.g., internships)

Faculty:

• Renowned academics and practitioners with expertise in social justice, environmental health, and community well-being
• Involvement in cutting-edge research that informs course content

Unique Approaches:

• Focus on professional development through practical experiences, including industry work placements and agency-sponsored projects
• Emphasis on social and environmental sustainability in health promotion
• Opportunities to collaborate with academics on projects addressing global health challenges

Careers:

Career Outcomes:

• Health Promotion Specialists
• Public Health Practitioners
• Community Health Workers
• Policy Advisors
• Health Researchers
• Health Program Managers
• Non-Government Organization (NGO) Managers

Career Opportunities:

• Health organizations
• Government agencies
• Non-profit organizations
• Universities and research institutions
• International health organizations